Man Arrested for Murder After Assaulting Elderly Female

Tualatin Police Department

On Thursday, July 19, 2018, at approximately 2:53 pm, Tualatin Police responded to a report of an assault in the 20000 block of SW 72nd Avenue, in Tualatin.

When officers arrived they located a 74 year old female assault victim inside the home.  The female victim was transported to OHSU but later died as a result of her injuries.

Officers also located a 47 year old male suspect inside the home.  The suspect, identified as Mr. Garth Beams, was taken into custody without incident and lodged at the Washington County Jail on a charge of Murder.

The Tualatin Police were assisted by members of the Washington County Major Crimes Team and the Washington County District Attorney’s Office.

No further information is available at this time.